Dr. Gretchen McKay is a Professor of Art History and Chair of the Department of Art and Art History at McDaniel College in Maryland. She shares her experience teaching an art history course with Wikipedia. Nearly a decade ago, the faculty at my small, liberal arts institution, McDaniel College, overhauled our entire general education program. … Continued
Students from Dr. Daniel Lewis’ Research Methodologies for Environmental History course at Claremont Graduate University have expanded or created articles about environmental history. The German Green Belt article details the history of an 870-mile nature preserve that rose up in the space where former guard towers and fences once separated East from West Germany. This … Continued
At Wiki Ed, we always suggest students help fill gaps in Wikipedia’s coverage. But finding these gaps can be tricky. Christopher Dummitt’s students at Trent University dramatically improved several articles on the history of Western Canada. They added content, but also integrated and improved articles that were already there. Working in groups, the class tackled … Continued
Each week we pick up on a course that has contributed interesting content to Wikipedia. This week, we’re looking at Dr. Amy Hughes’ “Theater History to 1642” course at CUNY Brooklyn. Student editors created a historical outline on the use of theater in academia. The oldest theatrical art form still performed today is based in Japan: Now you Noh. Learn … Continued
To wrap up WikiWomen’s history month, we’ve been highlighting articles about women that have been created or improved by student editors. This week, we’ll look at some biographies of notable women across multiple fields. From Dr. Tobias Higbie’s Working Class Movements class at UCLA, read about Katherine Phillips Edson, a Californian social activist who advocated for fair … Continued
Every week we focus on quality articles that student editors have contributed to Wikipedia. This week, we look to Boston College’s History of the American West course, taught by Dr. Marilynn Johnson, focusing on American history west of the Mississippi. Read about the first Native American woman to become a physician in the U.S. (an … Continued
From college professor and nonprofit executive to writer, editor, and podcast producer, there’s no doubt to the breadth of Dale McGowan’s expertise – and now, to the benefit of all, he’s added Wikipedian to the list. This summer, McGowan enrolled in an eight-week Wiki Scholars election course to bring his professional experiences and personal passion … Continued
In the ever-evolving landscape of information, the need for accurate, well-sourced content has never been more critical, particularly in the midst of this U.S. election year. Fearful of the technical side of editing Wikipedia but motivated to join the fight against misinformation, political scientist Dr. Susan Liebell enrolled in a Wiki Scholars course this spring … Continued
From the History of Ancient Egypt and Contemporary Feminist Theory to Advanced Industrial Hygiene and Paleoecology, the Wikipedia Student Program supported a vast disciplinary range of courses in spring 2024, bringing a diverse and incredibly impactful set of contributions to Wikipedia by student editors. As always, it’s an awe-inspiring moment to reflect on the total … Continued
